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Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Keb' Mo'

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Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Keb' Mo'

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For 50 years, Keb's made music that's resonated deeply with people — and he's nowhere close to calling it a career. His latest album is Good to Be.

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Lizzie No has a way of writing songs that are tender, incisive, gentle — but intense

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Lizzie No has a way of writing songs that are tender, incisive, gentle — but intense

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Lizzie No is a magnetic performer and a rising star in the folk world — and when you hear her, you'll understand why.

Lizzie No on World Cafe

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Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Amythyst Kiah

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Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Amythyst Kiah

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Amythyst Kiah's debut solo album, Wary + Strange, with its unusual combination of roots influences and alternative sounds, features the Grammy-nominated song, "Black Myself."

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Natalie Hemby's sophomore album celebrates '90s throwback sonics

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Natalie Hemby's sophomore album celebrates '90s throwback sonics

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The songwriter, who has worked behind the scenes in the Nashville music community, has released her sophomore solo album, Pins and Needles.

Natalie Hemby on World Cafe

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Amythyst Kiah's 'Wary + Strange' is an unusual combination

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Amythyst Kiah's 'Wary + Strange' is an unusual combination

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Kiah talks music and history with Nashville correspondent Jessie Scott, exploring how she crafts lyrics from both lived and observed experiences.

Amythyst Kiah on World Cafe

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Mickey Guyton Is a Country Artist With a Big Voice and an Even Bigger Message

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Mickey Guyton Is a Country Artist With a Big Voice and an Even Bigger Message

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In this episode of World Cafe, Mickey Guyton talks about Spotify's role in making her music more visible, women in country music getting "chicked," her debut album, Remember Her Name, and more.

Mickey Guyton on World Cafe

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Watch The 2021 Americana Honors & Awards Live Stream

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Watch The 2021 Americana Honors & Awards Live Stream

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The Americana Honors & Awards have celebrated pioneering veteran artists and trailblazing newcomers. The ceremony is the hallmark event of the annual AMERICANAFEST, which returns on Sept. 22.

On 'Outside Child,' Allison Russell Confronts Trauma With Compassion

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On 'Outside Child,' Allison Russell Confronts Trauma With Compassion

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Despite creating art from trauma, Russell is strengthened by love, connection and creation.

Allison Russell on World Cafe

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Through Music And Poetry, Valerie June Writes For Dreamers

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Through Music And Poetry, Valerie June Writes For Dreamers

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Today on World Cafe, singer-songwriter and poet Valerie June discusses using her multimedia work as a catalyst for individual and collective change.

Valerie June on World Cafe

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Brothers Osborne's Unusual Path To Country Music Stardom

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Brothers Osborne's Unusual Path To Country Music Stardom

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TJ and John Osborne's music encompasses lots of interesting flavors, including blues, rock and bluegrass.

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Our 2020 Nashville Music Recap

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Our 2020 Nashville Music Recap

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In this episode, World Cafe's Nashville correspondent and NPR pop critic Ann Powers brings you some of the artists from the Music City that you might have missed this year.

Our 2020 Nashville Music Recap

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Nashville Recommendations: Hear 4 New Songs From The Music City

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Nashville Recommendations: Hear 4 New Songs From The Music City

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NPR pop critic Ann Powers highlights new songs from Brit Taylor, Molly Parden, The Brummies and C.A. Jones.

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Margo Price Defies Expectations With 'That's How Rumors Get Started'

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Margo Price Defies Expectations With 'That's How Rumors Get Started'

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Margo Price's new album rocks, which might surprise fans who grew to love the Americana star for her crystalline country voice.

Margo Price On World Cafe

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